Where to Watch the Game in Boston

by Christine Liu - Citysearch Editor - 61 Reviews - 101 Lists

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Updated: October 09, 2009

Ever screamed from the couch at the game on TV, only to realize you're alone and, frankly, shaking your fist to no one? Hey, if you're going to go crazy, do it where there's strength in numbers. For serious sports-watching, sometimes you need the camaraderie and wicked energy of shared Boston spectatorship. Here are some of the sweetest spots to kick back with a cold one and follow the play-by-play.

Next Best Thing to a Skybox

  1. 1 1 Star Rating: Poor Tavern in the Square
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    1815 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140 (map)

    If you're looking for gourmet eating or fine subtlety, look elsewhere; but come game-time, this bar's a killer spot for roomy sports-watching, with televisions at almost every viewing angle. Grab a beer and sandwich, and you're good to go.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Miracle Of Science Bar & Grill
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    321 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 (map)

    This diminutive corner bar fills up fast with the funky Cambridge set, a melange of locals and students whose hands are full of beers and chips, eyes glued to the on-screen action. Hungry spectators can depend on the stellar, generously sized burgers.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Game On Fenway
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    82 Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02215 (map)

    Even when Fenway Park's shuttered for the season, the sports theatrics continue here where a dizzying number of more than 90 televisions--not to mention piles of Buffalo wings and pizzas--vie for your attention.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended The Joshua Tree
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    1316 Commonwealth Ave, Allston, MA 02134 (map)

    It's pretty clear what this massive bar is best at: Huge oval bar + ginormous screens = beer-soaked sports fanaticism. Plus, there's plenty of distraction in the pub grub--potato skins, burgers, wings--and nonstop people-watching.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Charlie's Kitchen
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    10 Eliot St, Cambridge, MA 02138 (map)

    The bar upstairs, which hugs one long wall, hosts game-watchers of all persuasions. Perch on a well-worn stool, order a stiff one and cheer along with all the strangers who have mysteriously become your best pals.

  6. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Thirsty Scholar Pub
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    70 Beacon St, Somerville, MA 02143 (map)

    Well-loved Somervillian watering hole doles it out Irish-style, with pints aplenty and rib-sticking foods for prime telly watching. Beer lovers will appreciate the great selection of brews.

  7. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended McGreevy's
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    911 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115 (map)

    Is it really all that surprising that Boston's the home of "America's first sports bar"? But hey, in this city, everything boils down to historical milestones. Reviving its 1894 Irish roots, the spot boasts three full bars and oodles of great karma for Boston sports fans.